The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
In this sequel to Dear Ruth, teenaged Miriam starts a political campaign to nominate Bill Seacroft, her brother-in-law, for state senator in opposition to the local political machine. Unknown to Miriam, said machine nominates her father, Judge Wilkins. As support grows for Bill, the presence of rival candidates under one roof poses problems, especially for Ruth, wife to Bill and daughter of the judge.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard HaydnDirector
- Arthur SheekmanScreenplay
- N. Richard NashScreenplay
Cast
- Joan CaulfieldRuth Seacroft
- William HoldenBill Seacroft
- Billy De WolfeAlbert Krummer
- Mona FreemanMiriam Wilkins
- Edward ArnoldJudge Wilkins
- Arleen WhelanTommy Murphy
- Mary PhilipsMrs. Wilkins
- Harry von ZellJeff Cooper
- Raymond RoeZiggy
- Elisabeth FraserKate Collins
- William MurphyDan Collins
- Mary FieldMrs. Bixby
Stills
Themes
senatorsequelpolitical campaign